Aaron Jones re-signing with Vikings on $20 million contract

Aaron Jones re-signing with Vikings on  million contract

The Vikings are bringing back a key piece of their offense.

Minnesota is re-signing running back Aaron Jones on a two-year, $20 million contract with $13 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports.

It keeps another weapon in place for whoever is under center next season after the Vikings refused to put the franchise tag on Sam Darnold and with former Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers emerging as a “dark horse” option in free agency.

Aaron Jones is returning to the Vikings
Aaron Jones is returning to the Vikings on a $20 million deal. Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

The 30-year-old Jones, someone Rodgers would know well from their time together in Green Bay, is coming off a breakout season during his first year with the Vikings, who he signed a one-year, $7 million contract with last offseason.

He played every game and recorded career highs in rushing yards (1,138), touches (306), carries (255) and offensive snaps (700). 

Aaron Jones Sr. runs for positive yards during the second half of the Minnesota Vikings versus Los Angeles Rams NFL Wild Card football game at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
Aaron Jones Sr. runs for positive yards during the second half of the Minnesota Vikings versus Los Angeles Rams NFL Wild Card football game at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. Getty Images

His 1,546 yards from scrimmage were the second most of his career. 

After seven seasons in Green Bay, Jones helped Minnesota to a 14-3 record, one game behind the NFC North-winning Lions, before losing to the Rams, 27-9, in the wild-card round.

Jones, whose deal is an affordable one for Minnesota, is a major weapon for a Vikings offense that features receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, which should make them an attractive destination for any free agent quarterback. 

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